Rand Paul: 'There is No Trade Between Countries. It’s You Doing It.'

The senator explains to Rand Paul Review how tariffs are a tax - on YOU. #21

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Senator Rand Paul has quickly become one of the most vocal Republicans to oppose President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs on foreign goods and is taking his message on the road.

On Saturday, Paul spoke to the Charleston County Republican Party in South Carolina, and I had a chance to catch up with him afterward.

In our interview, Paul understood the tension for Republican voters who support Trump, yet are open to the idea that the recently enacted tariffs are going to have a negative affect overall.

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Paul told me, “I think we wanted to bring the trade debate on the road. Bring it to South Carolina. See what people are saying. This is an opportunity for a large group of Republicans to hear that message, and it’s not an easy one.”

The senator was clear about his support for Donald Trump.

“Because the president is very popular,” Paul said. “I supported Trump…